WILLIAM J. CLARK MIDDLE SCHOOL

William J. Clark Middle is a Title I public middle school with about 685 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 43 teachers, William J. Clark Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

William J. Clark Middle School, located at 919 Bennett Avenue in Orangeburg, South Carolina, is a public middle school serving the local community within the Orangeburg County School District. The school provides a foundational educational experience for students in the middle grades, focusing on core academic subjects such as mathematics, English language arts, science, and social studies. It operates with a mission to prepare students for the transition to high school by fostering both academic growth and personal development within a structured, supportive learning environment.

As a staple of the Orangeburg educational landscape, the school emphasizes student engagement and community involvement. Like many schools in the district, William J. Clark Middle typically integrates extracurricular activities and programs designed to help students explore their interests beyond the classroom. By maintaining its location on Bennett Avenue, the school remains a central hub for students in the area, aiming to equip them with the critical thinking skills and social foundations necessary for future success in their academic and professional lives.

For more information, contact William J. Clark Middle at (803) 531-2200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.